A Haemostatic Agent Delivery System for Endoscopic Neurosurgical Procedures

V. Waran; K. Sek; N. F. Bahuri; P. Narayanan; H. Chandran

doi:10.1055/s-0031-1297997

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Minim Invasive Neurosurg 2011; 54(05/06): 279-281
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1297997

Technical Note

A Haemostatic Agent Delivery System for Endoscopic Neurosurgical Procedures

Authors

V. Waran

¹Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

³Centre for Biomedical and Technology Intergration, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
K. Sek

¹Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
N. F. Bahuri

¹Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
P. Narayanan

²Department of ENT Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
H. Chandran

¹Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Abstract

In endoscopic neurosurgery problems with haemostasis due to poor access exist. We have developed a system which allows the delivery of a variety of haemostatic agents in a more efficacious manner. The system has been used successfully in endoscopic skull base surgery and endoscopic surgery within the parenchyma of the brain using tube systems.

Key words

haemostatic agents - delivery system - neuroendoscopy

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